Chapter 31 - 31 30 Demon Pit

31: Chapter 30 Demon Pit 31: Chapter 30 Demon Pit “It’s hard to say. I’ve been asleep for too long, but it’s definitely something good,” Lord of Wine evaded the main point. “We can only take it one step at a time,” Lin Xuan decided in his heart and set off for the mysterious Demon Pit with Tang Yu. The Demon Pit was located within the Taihang Mountain Range, a black hole about a dozen miles in diameter that was bottomless. However, its surroundings were home to some precious herbs. There had been those who tried to pick them, only to fall into the pit and never come out again. Later, people discovered that whether it was animals or humans, as soon as they got close, they would be sucked into the hole, their fate unknown. On the contrary, some plants thrived remarkably well. As time went by, no one dared venture there anymore; it had become a Forbidden Land that people typically avoided risking. But recently, someone had found some brown-colored rocks near the Demon Pit, from which they extracted some heavenly herbs. This news immediately alarmed many martial artists. Now many had gone to the Demon Pit, including disciples from the Purple Mist Sect, which showed the value of those mysterious stones. Leaving Leyang City, the two headed directly southwest toward the Taihang Mountain, where the Demon Pit was located. Entering the dense forest, Lin Xuan and Tang Yu’s movement finally slowed. Although the Demon Pit was not deep within the Taihang Mountain, it was close, and its surroundings were often plagued by powerful Fierce Beasts. Moreover, with the place being in such turmoil, they had to act carefully. The ground was covered with many rotting twigs and leaves, which could trap a person’s foot if stepped on. Fortunately, both of them had excellent movement techniques; the soft ground had no effect on them. The deeper they went, the more lush the trees became—the large tree trunks required several people to wrap their arms around. Ancient trees of a thousand years, their dense foliage blocked the sky, while vines entwined around them, creating a complex and treacherous terrain. From a distance, there were roars of tigers and calls of monkeys, birds and beasts scattered—this was a paradise for wild animals. “Roar!” A leopard, with green spots on its hide, pounced down from a tree, its claws like knives, and its white teeth flashing with a cold gleam. Lin Xuan sidestepped and swung his longsword without using Spiritual Power; he relied solely on his muscle strength to cleave the leopard in two. This was the effect of the Golden Jade Quenching Body Technique. It was divided into five tiers. The First Tier could nurture the body and increase strength. Lin Xuan’s strength had now increased by about three times compared to before, reaching nearly five thousand jin. He didn’t use Spiritual Power for another reason: it was too dazzling. Once used, it would be like telling others, “I am here.” This vast forest was unlike the sect; no one paid attention to the rules here. A disagreement could lead to bloodshed, which was nothing out of the ordinary. Lin Xuan did not want to expose himself too early. Boom! Boom! The ground trembled slightly. Lin Xuan and Tang Yu exchanged glances, each seeing surprise in the other’s eyes. They leaped up and perched on the tree trunks, concealing their auras. The trembling of the ground grew stronger, and before long, a White Jade Giant Elephant, its body polished like jade, came lumbering forward. Its legs were wider than ordinary pillars, each step leaving a deep pit in the ground. “Moo…” The White Jade Giant Elephant raised its head and trumpeted, its sound shaking the heavens. The leaves all around fluttered down, and Lin Xuan and Tang Yu had to use Spiritual Power to block their hearing to avoid being deafened by the noise. “Roar!” A Black Tiger the size of a bull, with white patches, leaped out of the underbrush, roaring at the giant elephant as a warning not to come closer. Boom! The elephant’s long trunk swung out like a Heavenly Hammer, smashing the Black Tiger’s body into pieces. Then, the trunk coiled, sucking in all the blood and guts into its mouth. Boom! Boom! The White Jade Giant Elephant let out another long cry, then slowly dragged its body away. Lin Xuan heaved a sigh of relief, a Fierce Beast of this level was not something they could confront. The two continued on their way, now even more cautious than before; however, it seemed that their situation was getting worse. Some Fierce Beasts that were rarely seen now seemed to have all come out, and there were also quite a few Demon Beasts lurking nearby, making the already terrifying Demon Pit even more perilous. “Something is wrong; why are there so many Fierce Beasts here? It’s almost like the deep parts of Taihang Mountain Range!” Lin Xuan frowned. “There must be a problem, could it have something to do with those stones?” Tang Yu also said, looking tense. “Yes, it seems there’s still much we don’t know,” Lin Xuan nodded, “It’s too dangerous inside, do you still want to go in?” “I want to see my brother. I’m a bit worried about him,” Tang Yu hesitated. “How many Inner Sect Disciples have come?” Lin Xuan asked. seaʀᴄh thё nôvelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “I’m not sure about the specifics, probably a few people from each of the Three Great Forces,” Tang Yu thought for a moment and said, “Many Inner Sect Disciples are on missions outside of the Outer Door and some are on the front lines fighting Demon Beasts, so there are not many left in the sect.” Lin Xuan felt somewhat heavy-hearted. Initially, he thought it was only Outer Disciples who had come, but now even Inner Sect Disciples had shown up. “I will accompany you until you see your brother,” Lin Xuan said, patting Tang Yu’s shoulder with a smile. Without lingering, the pair knew they were now very far from the Xuantian Sect, and moreover, night was drawing near. If they couldn’t find a place to rest before darkness fell, they would be in grave danger. At last, as evening approached, Lin Xuan found a cave on the mountain, next to which was a small lake, quite suitable for resting. After tidying up, Lin Xuan and Tang Yu decided to stay for the night and then proceed the next day, as the Primitive Forest proved to be extremely dangerous at night. By evening, the light of the fire danced among the trees. Lin Xuan hunted a wild boar, then cleaned it by the lake, placing it over the fire. Tang Yu, like a little gluttonous cat, salivated beside it. Lin Xuan watched on with a faint smile on his face when suddenly, he furrowed his brows, looking into the distance. Just then, an exclamation rang out, “Big brother, there’s a fire over here!” “Ha ha, fantastic, we don’t have to travel at night anymore!” a boisterous voice carried over. Lin Xuan sat up straight, immediately gripping his Longsword, ready to react at a moment’s notice, while Tang Yu also looked around vigilantly. “We’re from the Blood-colored Mercenary Group, sorry to intrude!” a loud laugh followed, and then five figures appeared before Lin Xuan. This was a group of burly young men, ranging from their twenties to thirties, all quite young. Each of them carried a bundle on their back and had swords dangling from their waists, looking tired. “My name is Du Ping from the Blood-colored Mercenary Group, and these are my brothers. We got lost in the mountains and would like to lodge here for the night, we hope our fellow brothers can accommodate us.” Lin Xuan glanced over the group. Their faces were stern, with eyes gleaming sharply, clearly men accustomed to living on the edge. What surprised Lin Xuan even more was that this young man called Du Ping had reached the Sixth-tier of Muculation, and the rest were around the Fifth Rank as well. “These people don’t seem eager to start a fight, so no need to make a move. It seems they just want to stay the night,” Lin Xuan thought. “As fellow travelers of the Jianghu, we should look after each other when away from home,” Lin Xuan said with a smile, making a welcoming gesture. “Ha ha, then we won’t be polite!” Du Ping laughed heartily, then walked over with his brothers.